By Nyima Sillah
Alpha Omar Jallow, Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) candidate for the Sami Constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections has promised to bring new development to the doorstep of residents if elected in the upcoming April 2022.
Speaking to member of press, Mr. Jallow emphasized that if he’s elected he will work with development philanthropists’ in Europe to bring basic human necessities such as modern water facilities, gardens and among others to doorsteps of Sami residents.
“I would not depend on government funds to develop my constituency. I have good contacts in Europe and I will work with them to provide boreholes and other social developments for the people of my area, build markets, support women gardeners, support schools and health facilities,” he promised.
Mr Jallow, who has provided a Lower Basic school for Laminkoto village and a borehole for some villages in Sami added that if elected, he will make sure the communities in Sami will have more boreholes and as well support residents in rice cultivations.
He went further promised to work with all necessary stakeholders to bring the needed development to residents easily.
“I did much development for the people of Sami. And I want to do more for them but I am not in position. Therefore, if I am elected I will do more for my people,” he said.
Mr. Jallow is in a tight political race with four other candidates includes Haruna Jallow, an independent candidate, Alfusainey Ceesay, candidate for United Democratic Party (UDP), Musu Keita, candidate for National Peoples’ Party (NPP), Gibbi Dem, candidate for Citizen’s Alliance (CA).
However, the GDC candidate expressed optimism of winning the parliamentary election in his constituency, saying now voters in the Sami constituency will change and vote the competent candidate to ensure development in their doorsteps.
“My message to the people of Sami is let them vote wisely, let them choose the right candidate, let them vote for development and let them not allow anyone to buy their votes with bags of rice or money,” he urged.
